Republicans for Immigration Reform Boosts Lobbying Effort in House

Republicans pushing immigration reform are cranking up their lobbying of the House, fearful that the clock on 2013 is running out.

In private, GOP donors are pushing the House to act, and in some cases withholding contributions from members of Congress who oppose action. And this week, the group Republicans for Immigration Reform amped up its presence in Washington with a Web ad urging action.

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